Session 1 (1:30-2:30 p.m.)

Presenter(s)

Dynamic Differentiation through Independent Research Projects: The I-LEARN Process

Vicki Phelps

Empowering Gifted Students to Address Global Challenges

Anne Pherson

Syntax: The Superhero of Advanced Comprehension for Gifted Learners

David Wolff

Using Subject Acceleration to Support Talent Development

Wendy Behrens

Gifted Education 101

Danielle Kelm & Molly Hammel

Navigating Family and Caregiver Conversations: What I’ve Learned from Two Decades in Talent Development

Benjamin Lacina

Session 2 (2:40-3:40 p.m.)

Presenter(s)

Unwrapping the Gift of Self-Learning

Megan Helmen

The Matrix: A Tool to Ensure Each Student Experiences Rigor & Authenticity

Kelsey Snyder & Molly Hammel

Elevating Standards: A Practical Framework for Differentiated Instruction

Alicia Schroeder-Schock

Stealth Dyslexia: Uncovering Hidden Challenges and Unlocking Exceptional Potential

Liz Adams

Elementary Math, Reimagined

Grayson Maas

The Gifted Exchange: A Participant-Driven Discussion Session

MEGT Board 

Session 3 (3:50-4:50 p.m.)

Presenter(s)

Creativity and the Arts: Reframing the Connection to Curriculum (and Yourself)

Benjamin Lacina

Increase Creativity and Nurture Growth Mindsets using Free Technology

Peter Johnson

Innovating for Advanced Learners: A District’s Journey from Data to Action

Angela Boyer & Karla McHugh

ADHD in Gifted Students — Symptoms, Superpowers, Self-Image, and Support

Liz Adams

Success in Cluster Grouping: Making it Work Using Local Norms

Kimberly Landsdowne

The Gifted Exchange: A Participant-Driven Discussion Session

MEGT Board 

Session 4 (10:40-11:40 a.m.)                                                                                

Presenter(s)

Impacting Classroom Instruction through High Leverage Practices in Gifted Education

Vicki Phelps

Supporting Rigor for ALL: Strategies and Approaches for Collaboratively Meeting Student Needs

Nicole McKenzie & Molly Hammel

Take the Next Step: Aligning Gifted Education with MTSS

Wendy Behrens

From Phonics to Complexity: Making the Science of Reading Work for Gifted Learners

Liz Fogarty

Connecting Logic Games to MN State Standards

Rob Nosbush

Achieving Equity in Gifted Education: Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests

Kimberly Lansdowne

Session 5 (12:50-1:50 p.m.)

Presenter(s)

Unlocking Cognitive Complexity with Webb's DOK

Sara Christopherson

Beyond the Pre-Test: Pre-Assessment Strategies for seeing students and planning for what comes next.

Benjamin Lacina

Empowering Through Critical Thinking

Cheryl Whitesitt 

Angela Denstad

Harnessing Intensity to Build Strong Teacher–Parent Partnerships

Carol Malueg

Academic Enrichments for the Middle Grades

Kathryn Marget

MN History Day

Cathy Richter

Session 6 (2:00-3:00 p.m.)

Presenter(s)

Protecting Cognitive Complexity while Supporting Multilingual Learners

Sara Christopherson

Building Thinking Classrooms

Kristin Cayo & Khelsey Ceaser

Cultivating Creativity Through Read Alouds: Applying Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, and Elaboration in Elementary Classrooms

Jillian Chapman

Talent Development: Beyond Gifted Education

Debra Richards

Generating Trust: A Culturally Responsive Approach for Educators 

David Wolff

The Gifted Exchange: A Participant-Driven Discussion Session

MEGT Board